slops 1 of 2

plural of slop

slops

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of slop
1
as in splashes
to cause (something liquid or mushy) to move along in sheets she slopped water everywhere when she picked up the full pan

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2
as in devours
to swallow or eat greedily watched the game while slopping prodigious quantities of beer

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slops
Noun
  • With antivenom hard to find in rural areas, some snakebite victims pay traditional healers with a chicken or a small goat to apply herbs, bones and even dung.
    Brian Otieno, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
  • In turn, their dung may have fertilized the growth of certain types of algae in the lake and thereby altered the local ecosystem.
    Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 30 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Rocks also contribute to soil stability and protect delicate ecosystems.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2025
  • June • For camellia, citrus, gardenia, grape and other plants adapted to acidic soil: If leaves are yellowing (chlorotic) between green veins, plants may benefit from foliar or soil application of iron and zinc chelate and mulching.
    The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The denizens of Fort Bridger are all covered in dirt and grime.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Chances are items, possibly returns to stores, shoes, and outerwear have accumulated, along with extra grass, dirt, and dust on the entryway tables and floors.
    Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Slops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slops. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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